President: Barack Obama
The President of the United Statesacts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the military. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and appoints the heads of the federal agencies. Vice President: Joe Biden The main responsibility of the Vice President is to be ready at to assume the Presidency at anytime in case that President is unable to perform his duties. The Vice President also serves as the President of the Senate, where he or she casts the deciding vote in the case of a tie. Except in the case of tiebreaking votes, the Vice President rarely actually presides over the Senate. Department of Agriculture: Thomas J. Vilsack The Department of Agriculture creates policies on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers, promote agricultural trade, assure food safety, protect natural resources, and end hunger in America and abroad. Department of Commerce: Penny Pritzker This government agency is responsible for improving living standards for all Americans by encouraging economic growth and technological advancement. Department of Defense: Chuck Hagel The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to prevent war and to protect the security of our country. Department of Education: Arne Duncan The Department of Education promotes student accomplishments and preparation for competition in a global economy by advocating educational excellence and promising equal opportunity to have an education Department of Energy: Julián Castro The mission of the Department of Energy is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Department of Health and Human Services: Sylvia Mathews Burwell The Department of Health and Human Services protects the health of all Americans and provides necessary human services, especially for those unable to help themselves. This department works to prevent disease outbreaks, assure food and drug safety, as well as provide health insurance. Department of Homeland Security: Jeh Johnson The goals of the Department of Homeland Security are to protect the American people, our infrastructure, and our resources from terrorist attacks. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Julián Castro This federal agency is responsible for addressing the housings needs of Americans, ways to improve and develop our communities, and fair housing laws. Department of the Interior: Sally Jewell The Department of the Interior protects America's natural resources and wildlife, conduct scientific research, and honor our trust responsibilities to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and island communities. Department of Justice: Eric H. Holder, Jr. The mission of the Department of Justice is to enforce the law, ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair administration of justice for all Americans. Department of Labor: Thomas E. Perez The Department of Labor establishes federal programs for ensuring a strong American workforce. These programs address job training, safe working conditions, minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance. Department of State: John Kerry The Department of State is in charge of developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. Department of Transportation: Anthony Foxx The Department of Transportation aims to ensure a fast and safe transportation system. Department of the Treasury: Jack Lew The Department of the Treasury is responsible for ensuring economic success and promoting the quality and security of the U.S. financial system. Department of Veterans Affairs: Robert A. McDonald The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for regulating benefit programs for veterans and their families. |
Qualifications
In order to be considered for President or Vice President, someone must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born U.S. citizen, and have at least 14 years of residence in the United States.
In order to be considered for President or Vice President, someone must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born U.S. citizen, and have at least 14 years of residence in the United States.